Jun. 13, 2008 3:10 PM

Fond du Lac, WI – June 13, 2008 – Extensive flooding due to heavy rainfall over the past several days has required that Alliant Energy shut off natural gas service to a large area of Fond du Lac to ensure the safety of its customers. Alliant Energy is working closely with the Fond du Lac Fire Department, city government, public safety officials and other local emergency agencies throughout this challenging time.

Currently, over 5,000 Alliant Energy customers in Fond du Lac have been shut off from natural gas service because of public safety concerns. The affected areas include:

· An area bordered by Scott Street to the north; 16th Street to the south; Everett Street to the east and Lake Street to the west;

· An area bordered by Rees Street to the north; Dixie Street to the south; Main Street to the east and Seymour Street to the west.

Natural gas service in these affected areas cannot be relit until public safety officials deem that flood waters have dispersed enough to make the situation safe for Fond du Lac residents. After that occurs, Alliant Energy will begin the process of relighting natural gas for residents. Residents do not need to contact Alliant Energy to ask for their properties to be relit as crews will start restoring gas service as soon as safely possible.

Citizens are reminded that local officials have designated the Fond du Lac High School as the emergency evacuation area for residents that feel the need to evacuate their homes. People are urged to be safe at this time. If residents smell as gas leak, they should leave the area immediately and call 911.

It is also important to remember that walking through a wet or flooded home or building can be dangerous. People should use extreme caution in this situation and advises that you never walk through a flooded home or building until the electricity is disconnected.

Even a small amount of water on the floor of your basement can put you at risk for electrocution. For more information, call Alliant Energy’s 24-hour Customer Service Center at 1-800-255-4268.